Prominent Isoko leaders and stakeholders have made a passionate appeal calling on the Delta South Senator and the Honourable Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, to sponsor a Bill for the creation of a new Local Government Area named ‘Isoko-Ame.’
‘Isoko Ame’ means Isoko riverine communities.
This proposed local government would be carved out of the existing Ndokwa East Local Government Area.
In an open letter dated 2 June 2025, Prince Olomu Matthew, President of the Isoko Youth Assembly Worldwide, and other concerned Isoko stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for political recognition and administrative autonomy for the numerous Isoko communities residing within Ndokwa East.
These communities including Igbuku, Afiankwo, Asa, Awa, Ibrede, Onogbokor, and many others, have long been marginalized in terms of governance, infrastructure, and development.
The letter highlights that the Isoko people’s presence in Ndokwa East is historic and culturally unified, yet they remain underrepresented in local governance structures. The creation of the Isoko-Ame Local Government Area is seen not only as a political necessity but as a step toward justice, equity, and improved grassroots development.
The stakeholders draw parallels with the ongoing successful campaign by the Urhobo people of Ughelli for new local government creation, which has already passed the second reading in the National Assembly and is currently at the committee stage. They argue that the Isoko people deserve the same opportunity to have governance brought closer to their communities.
“This is a rare chance for our elected representatives to cement their legacy as true champions of the Isoko people,” the letter states. “Generations will remember those who lead this charge as heroes who transformed our socio-political landscape.”
As the call for the Isoko-Ame Local Government Area gains momentum, all eyes are on the Delta South Senatorial District and Isoko Federal Constituency representatives to take decisive action. The move promises to reshape the political map of Delta State and could potentially spark similar demands from other ethnic groups seeking greater autonomy and development.
The concerned stakeholders, maintained that the Isoko Nation awaits a positive response with hope and faith, eager to see their aspirations for recognition and development realized.
The Isoko communities in Ndokwa East include: Igbuku; Afiankwo,; Asa; Awa; Ibrede; Onogbokor ; Ayama ; Iyede Ame ; Lagos Iyede and Worri-rri.
Others are : Utuoku; Umuti ; Osafo ; Ogige , Egbeme; Osobia/Owobia; Ewo-Okrafo , Iyowo; Adiawa; Ushie; Igeh; Akara-Etiti ; Ewo-Okpe ; Okporo; Obere ;Ewo-Eboy; Utue; tebiege; Ugute
